ANSONIA - Police this afternoon said that at approximately 1:47 p.m. Thursday officers responded to the area of Mary and Grove Streets for a report of several shots fired.
Evidence of gunfire was located at the scene. No victims were located and any suspects had fled the scene.
No residences or vehicles were damaged by the gunfire. Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident.
Police also said that at approximately 3:26 p.m. Thursday officers responded to another report of shots being fired on Bridge Street between West Main and Main Streets.
Preliminary investigation indicated that an exchange of gunfire took place involving two people shooting at each other, police aid.
It does not appear that any individuals were struck by gunfire but several rounds went into local businesses and one car was hit. The suspects all fled the location. The scene was closed for several hours during the investigation.
Several searches were conducted in the area and numerous items of evidence were located along with a vehicle that was seized. Several strong leads are being followed on suspects involved in this incident. Detectives continue to investigate the incident, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 or you can leave an anonymous tip via TIP411 at https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553
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